HR 9374: Stand with Israel Act

Congress: 118 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel

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Sponsor: Lawler, Michael (R-New York)

Editorial Explainer

This bill prohibits the US from contributing funds to the United Nations or its agencies if they expel, downgrade, suspend, or restrict Israel's membership or participation. It applies to all federal departments and agencies providing money to the UN.

Why it matters

This constrains US leverage over UN bodies by tying funding to Israel's institutional standing rather than specific policies or actions. It preemptively blocks potential UN moves against Israel while limiting congressional discretion over future aid decisions.

Cosponsors (39)